Do they refuse responsibility when things break?Yes
Ford is not responsible for the content of any Site linked to this Site and is not directly or indirectly implying any approval, endorsement or affiliation with any linked Site. YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THIS SITE SHALL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FORD'S OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARENTS, AFFILIATES, SHAREHOLDERS, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THIS SITE AND YOUR USE THEREOF.
ford.com/help/terms, lines 73–74
In plain wordsThis clause means that you use the website entirely at your own risk and the company is not responsible if anything goes wrong. They are also stating that they do not provide any guarantees or promises regarding the website's performance or accuracy.
Do you pay their legal bills?Yes
By using this Site you agree that you will defend, indemnify and hold harmless Ford and its subsidiaries and affiliates, their respective distributors, dealers, dealer associations and advertising and promotions agencies, together with their respective employees, agents, directors, officers and shareholders, from and against all the liabilities, claims, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs) arising out of your use of this Site, your breach or alleged breach of these Terms and Conditions, and/or your breach or alleged violation of the patent, copyright, trademark, proprietary or other rights of third parties.
ford.com/help/terms, lines 54–54
In plain wordsIf you cause a legal problem or break the rules, you must pay for Ford's lawyers and any damages they are ordered to pay. You are responsible for covering their costs if they get sued because of your actions.
Can they cut you off any time?Partly
You agree not to interrupt or attempt to interrupt the operation of the Site in any way. You agree not to dispute Ford's claims of ownership or validity of its rights in the materials on this Site. Ford authorizes you to view and download the materials at this Site only for your personal, non-commercial use. Ford may suspend or terminate this authorization at any time for any reason. This authorization is not a transfer of title in the materials and copies of the materials and is subject to the following restrictions:
ford.com/help/terms, lines 32–33
In plain wordsFord can stop your access to the website and its content whenever they want, even if you haven't done anything wrong. This means you have no guaranteed right to use their site or download their materials.
Checked, nothing hostile
- Does not claim wide rights over what you post or upload.
- Does not keep its rights to your content once you delete it or leave.
Not covered by these documents
The documents we read do not mention these practices, which usually live in a document we haven’t read yet:
- Do they sell or share your data?
- Do you give up the right to sue?
- Do they refuse to let you delete your account?
- Can they read your private messages?
- Can they change the deal without asking?
- Do they use what you post to train AI?
- Do they lock you in for a year or more?
- Do they track you across sites, apps or places?
- Do they keep your data after you leave?
- Do they use your data to target ads?
- Can your name or photo appear in ads?
- Do they combine your data across products?
- Can they hand your data to authorities without telling you?
- Can your data go to a buyer if the company is sold?
- Are they off the hook if your data leaks?
- Does your subscription renew by itself?
- Must disputes be settled in their chosen court?
- Do they own your ideas and feedback?